Mirra Andreeva, a 17-year-old tennis sensation, has made significant strides at Roland Garros. She first defeated Victoria Azarenka in a thrilling late-night match with scores of 6-3, 3-6, 7-5. Andreeva then advanced to the Round of 16 by cruising past Payton Stearns with a decisive 6-2, 6-1 victory. This marks the third time Andreeva has reached the Round of 16 in a Grand Slam. She is set to face Moscow-born Varvara Gracheva, who is playing as a French player for the first time and reached the last 16 after overcoming Irina Begu 7-5, 6-3 on a very loud Lenglen. The 23-year-old Gracheva awaits her match against Andreeva.
Payton Stearns' winning streak comes to an end at the hands of Mirra Andreeva, 6-2, 6-1. At 17, she's into the third Grand Slam R16 of her career - and faces Varvara Gracheva for a place in the quarterfinals. https://t.co/lkSplYTF55
Emphatic 👊 With a straight-set win over Stearns, Mirra Andreeva has now reached the Round of 16 at 3 different Grand Slams! #RolandGarros https://t.co/49WImLeWqe
17yo Mirra Andreeva is into the last 16 at #RolandGarros. And she wasted no time today after the long delay. Gonna be the clear favorite vs. Gracheva on Monday. https://t.co/CO4CcjqeAs
Mirra’s magic continues 🪄 Andreeva cruises into the fourth round with a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Stearns! #RolandGarros https://t.co/aRZe76vZXN
Moscow-born Varvara Gracheva, playing #RolandGarros as a French player for the first time, is into the last 16 of a Grand Slam for the first time, after beating Irina Begu 7-5, 6-3 on a very loud Lenglen. Biggest moment of her career. The 23yo awaits Stearns or Andreeva. https://t.co/FiIJMRvF6W
A late-night win for Mirra Andreeva! ✨ #RolandGarros https://t.co/PAKfWf1TgX
Big time tennis from the teen💪 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva defeats Azarenka 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 to conclude a late night in Paris #RolandGarros https://t.co/gxBZQhA4Xo